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In view of the worsening law and order situation in Karachi, the Sindh Government has imposed a ban on pillion riding in the city for seven days; whereas Shahi Syed has expressed reservations upon the partial operation.Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has presented the report on target killing incidents to the President. Rehman Malik also exchanged views with Shahi Syed, an ANP representative. Shahi Syed stated that instead of imposing a partial curfew in the city, curfew must be imposed throughout the city and an extensive operation should be carried out. While on the other side, a ban on pillion riding has been imposed for seven days starting from 12 am today. The ban will not be applicable on women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, disabled persons, journalists, personnel of law enforcement agencies in uniform and employees of essential services. The citizens of Karachi have condemned the act saying the ban increases their problems in their routine life as public transport is expensive and time consuming.In the meantime, over 400 suspects have been rounded up over violation of a ban on pillion riding from different areas of Karachi. Police nabbed 40 people from Liaquatabad, 38 from Gulberg Town, 52 from New Karachi, 35 from Saddar and 250 from other areas.
